Museums · Central Scotland
Wardlaw Museum
Wardlaw Museum — university museum in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wardlaw Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2008. Part of University of St Andrews. Address: KY16 9AR. Wikidata describes it as: "university museum in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3429°, -2.7940°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Wardlaw Museum is associated with the University of St Andrews. The museum houses a selection of the university's historic, artistic and scientific collections, which comprise over 115,000 artefacts. They are displayed across four galleries which aim to tell the story of the university. The newly refurbished museum now has an extended temporary exhibition space as well as a new research studio and extended gift shop. also contains a 'Learning Loft' for workshops and a viewing terrace with panoramic views over St Andrews Bay.
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Background
Description
The four galleries aim to tell the story of the University of St Andrews from its foundation in 1410 until the present day. Each gallery takes a different theme. 'Scotland's First University' covers the foundation and early period of the university's history. 'Living and Learning' examines student life at St Andrews and looks at aspects such as dining, student societies and the iconic red gown. 'Seeing and Believing' investigates the big ideas that have emerged from students, staff and alumni in the areas of Science, Theology and the Arts and features figures such as astronomer James Gregory (mathematician), mathematician John Napier and theologian Samuel Rutherford. The fourth gallery is…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3429, -2.7940
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 9AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Established
- 2008
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 7.1 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa, Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15260391 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Museum of the University of St Andrews (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wardlaw Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wardlaw Museum?
- Wardlaw Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9AR).
- When was Wardlaw Museum built?
- Built or established in 2008.
- Is Wardlaw Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Wardlaw Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wardlaw Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9AR.